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Several downtown Huntsville streets to close May 27 near Madison County Courthouse
May 25, 2026
Due to a special event taking place near the Madison County Courthouse on Wednesday, May 27, several downtown Huntsville road closures will be in effect beginning at 5 a.m. and are expected to remain in place until 8 a.m. The following traffic restrictions will be in place: Clinton Avenue – no access to Jefferson Street Spragins Street – no access to Spring Street Fountain Circle – closed just past the City Hall parking garage Gates [more]
Read MoreMulti-state drug trafficking operation dismantled; 15 pounds of cocaine seized
May 22, 2026
The North Alabama Drug Task Force (NADTF), working alongside Region F of the Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force, has arrested three individuals and seized more than 15 pounds of cocaine during a major takedown operation targeting a long-running drug trafficking organization operating between Texas, Georgia and Alabama. On Monday, May 11, agents executed a search warrant at a residence in the Huntsville area following a years-long investigation into individuals responsible for [more]
Read MoreCotton Row Run to impact downtown Huntsville traffic on Memorial Day
May 22, 2026
Drivers traveling through downtown Huntsville on Monday, May 25, should prepare for traffic delays, temporary road closures and increased pedestrian activity as thousands of runners are set to take part in the annual Cotton Row 10K, 5K and 1-Mile Run events. Approximately 5,000 runners are expected to participate in the races, which begin at 7 a.m. and conclude around 11 a.m. Officers with the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will be stationed throughout [more]
Read MoreSummer Slowdown begins as Huntsville Police ramp up traffic enforcement
May 21, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is launching its annual Summer Slowdown traffic safety initiative on Thursday, May 21, with increased enforcement and public education efforts through Friday, July 31, to combat speeding and reckless driving during the busy summer travel season. The initiative combines targeted traffic enforcement with heightened community awareness efforts to encourage motorists to slow down, obey traffic laws and make safer choices behind the wheel. “Summer brings more people [more]
Read MoreMajor events expected to cause heavy downtown Huntsville traffic May 22
May 20, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department(HPD) is advising residents to prepare for heavy traffic in downtown Huntsville on Friday, May 22, due to several large events taking place near the Von Braun Center (VBC). Traffic is expected to increase significantly beginning around 4:30 p.m. as attendees leave a large conference at the VBC while Huntsville High School graduation traffic arrives during the afternoon commute. Drivers should expect delays near the following roads: Clinton Avenue Monroe Street Church Street Surrounding [more]
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